Accountant Receivable

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role Budget Rent a Car is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant Receivable to join our Finance team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable portfolio, ensuring timely collections, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and supporting the organization's cash flow objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience in the car rental, automotive, leasing, fleet management, or service industry, with strong analytical skills and the ability to build professional relationships with corporate clients and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable Management Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) process for corporate and retail customers. Prepare and issue customer invoices, debit notes, credit notes, and account statements accurately and on time. Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely receipt of payments. Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies. Maintain accurate customer records and aging reports. Collections & Credit Control Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices through phone calls, emails, and meetings. Ensure collections are made within agreed credit terms. Monitor overdue accounts and escalate high-risk accounts to management. Coordinate with the Sales and Operations teams to resolve customer billing disputes. Assist in reviewing customer credit limits and recommend appropriate actions. Reconciliation & Reporting Perform daily, weekly, and monthly customer account reconciliations. Prepare Accounts Receivable aging reports. Monitor collection performance and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Generate management reports highlighting overdue balances, collection status, and cash flow forecasts. Support month-end and year-end closing activities. Customer Relationship Management Maintain strong professional relationships with corporate customers. Resolve customer billing and payment queries promptly. Coordinate with Corporate Sales, Branch Operations, Reservations, and Customer Service teams to ensure invoice accuracy. Ensure high standards of customer service while maintaining collection objectives. Compliance & Internal Controls Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls. Maintain proper documentation for all receivable transactions. Support internal and external audit requirements. Ensure VAT compliance relating to customer invoices and credit notes. Cross-Functional Coordination Liaise with Corporate Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Branch teams to resolve customer account issues. Assist in improving billing accuracy and collection processes. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent) are an advantage. Experience Desired Candidate Profile Mandatory Requirements Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance. UAE experience is preferred. Experience within Car rental industry is desired. Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and credit control. Experience working with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable and credit control procedures. Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of VAT regulations in the UAE. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple customer accounts simultaneously. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. High level of integrity and confidentiality. Employment Type Full Time Company Industry AutomotiveAutomobileAuto Accessories Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords Car RentalRent A CarReceivablesAccount Handling Get real-time job updates only on our App